Meet Juliana Nalu, the alleged new girlfriend of Kanye West. But, are the model and the rapper actually dating each other? Here is a little info we’ve gathered regarding their relationship. Keep scrolling down to learn more about Kanye West and Juliana Nalu.
This article also covers her age, hometown, and her career.
Meet Juliana Nalu, Kanye West’s Alleged New Girlfriend
Kanye West was recently spotted leaving a restaurant with a mystery woman now recognized as model Juliana Nalu. The rapper was photographed leaving celebrity-beloved restaurant Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica, Calif. PageSix reported. Later, Kanye and Juliana headed to a clothing warehouse amid backlash over his anti-semitic tweet.
It’s unclear how long the two have been friends, but Nal can be seen wearing the YZY SHDZ sunglasses in one of the Yeezy designer’s most recent Instagram posts. In another photo collection from Paris Fashion Week that was released on September 30, Juliana poses in a suggestive costume while listening to Kanye West’s song “Devil in a Blue Dress.”
Although fans alleged Juliana to be Kanye’s girlfriend, they could have an artist-muse relationship. PageSix reported further that Juliana “dressed down in a short, gray cutout dress and combat-style boots, while West opted for his usual sweatsuit-based look.”
A little over a week before, Popline reported that Juliana was noticed by Kanye at a party in LA. As reported Kanye stopped her and complimented her outfit (a black crop top and shorts). Not long after Nalu tweeted, “Kanye just stopped me at the party to compliment my look.”
“I’ve always hung out with a very interesting crowd, influential models. I already knew Kendall and Kylie too, from parties, and concerts. This time, it was a very private party”, she told Universa UOL. “As I was coming out of the bathroom, Kanye grabbed my hand and said, ‘I love your look.’ I introduced myself and he asked me to leave my number with his assistant because we were going to talk about working for Yeezy. of the rapper’s clothes]”.
She told the outlet, “I have always admired Kanye, he is very important in black culture, he is a very representative being for us, he inspires me a lot. It was gratifying to see his recognition of my work. It makes me really happy. I’m known here, but coming from Kanye really moved me.”
According to Universa UOL, since then she has been in touch with Kanye’s secretary, arranging details to model in Yeezy’s upcoming campaign.
Did Juliana Nalu Ever Date Chris Brown?
Yes, there were rumors of Juliana Nalu also dating singer/rapper Chris Brown. She also appeared in the video of the song Heat by Chris Breezy.
Talking about her previous relationship, Juliana reportedly dated rapper L7nnon. In the aftermath of the end of their relationship, she moved to LA.
Juliana has also tweeted about Chris as she wrote, “I’m not even ready for this video. I remember when I was really little, seeing my brother watching Chris Brown videos. And Gunna is a rapper that I particularly admire, and I listen to it all the time. From Chapadão baby.”
Per Twitter, the rumor of their relationship surfaced on the internet in January 2021.
Juliana Nalu Plastic Surgery
Juliana Nalu hasn’t confirmed any rumors about her getting several surgeries on different parts of her body. She said in an interview that she was asked to reduce her hips and lose weight so that she could have international careers.
Juliana Nalu Ethnicity
By ethnicity, Juliana Nalu is Afro-Brazilian.
How Old Is Juliana Nalu?
As of October 2022, Juliana Nalu is currently 24 years old.
Juliana Nalu Net Worth
Juliana Nalu’s net worth should be under $200 thousand. She started her modeling career at the age of 14. She also won the CUFA (Central Única das Favelas is a Brazilian non-governmental organization that was originally founded in 1999 by a group of young black men from the famed Cidade de Deus favela) – Solte seu Brilho, a contest held by Rede Globo in partnership with the Central Única das Favelas.
“It was all veiled, but I could tell they would do the makeup and hair of the white and blonde girls first, and in the last 5 minutes they would give me a little attention – in reality, because they didn’t know how to fix my hair,” she told GLMRM. “I work so that the new faces don’t suffer this anymore and so that the ‘black’ and curly hair is valued as the straight is.”
Juliana has been involved in campaigns for brands such as Urban Outfitters, L’Oreal, and American Eagle. She was also noticed by Kim Kardashian and was presented with the opportunity to be the face of the new campaign.
Back in Brazil, she also delved into an acting career. She acted in Segundo Sol, as a romantic partner of Chay Suede at the end of the soap opera.
After arriving in the States, Juliana has also connected with celebrities such as Lewis Hamilton and Diplo and stamped the campaign for Skims, Kardashian‘s underwear brand.
Juliana studied performing arts and worked in places like London, Barcelona, and Greece. Now, she dreams of making room for other young women like her, from the Complexo do Chapadão, who aspires to be a model. “I arrived even faster — an English course, a place that helps to develop creativity”, she explained.
She continued further, “What happened to me was one in a million. And many girls there have talent but don’t have access. I want to empower these young women. I am a child of the favela. This is a way of giving back to Chapadão everything that the favela has given me.”
In addition to her experience in Brazil and the United States, Juliana has worked in the United Kingdom, Greece, and Spain. “I am very grateful for everything I have lived and what I have learned along the way. I am very proud to have come from a community. Out here, when they meet me and ask where I’m from, I say proudly: ‘I’m from the favela!’. With your mouth full, because this is how we are going to change this stereotype that coming from the favela is a bad thing,” she told FFW.
Juliana Nalu Measurements
According to Elite Models, Juliana Nalu stands tall at 5 feet 9 inches. She has stunning measurements of b32 w22.5 h35. Moreover, her distinct features are her brown hair and brown eyes.
Related FAQs
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Where Is Juliana Nalu From?
Juliana Nalu lived most of her life in Ricardo de Albuquerque, in the North Zone of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. She has been living in Los Angeles, US for six years.
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Is Juliana Nalu On Instagram And Twitter?
Yes, Juliana Nalu is on Instagram (@juliananalu) and Twitter (@juliananalu).
